Third Conversation – THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD – Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence told me that the foundation of the spiritual life in him had been a high notion and esteem of God in faith. When he had once well established his faith he had no other care but to reject every other thought so he might perform all his actions for the love of God.
First Conversation – THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD – Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence related that we should establish ourselves in a sense of God’s Presence by continually conversing with Him. It was a shameful thing to quit His conversation to think of trifles and fooleries.
God Will Rejoice Over You
The idea of Joy in another and God’s joy in us gave me joy today. God has joy in our joy. We have joy in the service of fellowship and to others. There is value and truth in our experiencing joy.
Should We Desire Eureka/Aha? The Pursuit of Eureka!/Aha!
Does Eureka!/Aha! keep us from living living? No, a Eureka!/Aha! moment does not move us from living. Rather a Eureka!/Aha! moment results from participation with life.
Love Discovers Truths About Individuals That Others Cannot See
Love is the expression of the one who loves, not of the one who is loved. Those who think they can love only the people they prefer do not love at all.
Contemplative Prayer and the Counterfeits
And now we come to the difference between the contemplative work and its counterfeits such as daydreaming, fantasizing, or subtle reasoning. These originate in a conceited, curious, or romantic mind whereas the blind stirring of love springs from a sincere and humble heart. mythoughts, thoughts of God, thoughtsofgod, David Reese Cloud of Unknowing, Unknown Author